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FJ17 AOK

2017 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,083 mi
Last recorded19,083 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 AOK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 19,083 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2026

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 18,094 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 18,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 15,550 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 13,312 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 13,307 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 12,371 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 7,601 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 3,543 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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FJ17 AOK is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 11,951 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ17 AOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 9 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ17 AOK registered?

FJ17 AOK is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 May 2017.

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